Conocimientos, actitudes y practicas sobre medicina tradicional de los expendedores de plantas medicinales en el cercado de Ica
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2025
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Universidad Nacional San Luis Gonzaga.
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Objetivo: Determinar los conocimientos, actitudes y prácticas sobre medicina tradicional en los
expendedores de plantas medicinales en el cercado de Ica.
Método: Investigación aplicada, descriptiva y de diseño no experimental. La muestra de estudio
estuvo conformada por 30 vendedores de plantas medicinales en cuatro mercados del cercado de
Ica, a los cuales se les entrevistó aplicándole un cuestionario de 26 preguntas.
Resultados: El 60% de los participantes son mujeres, y el 40% hombres, con edades entre 41 y
55 años (60%). El 70% tiene instrucción secundaria y el 90% más de 10 años de experiencia
laboral. El 54% de expendedores tiene un nivel medio de conocimiento sobre medicina
tradicional. El 53% adquirió información de familiares, y el 80% no recibió formación formal
sobre el tema. El 93% tiene acceso fácil a información. El eucalipto es la planta más
recomendada, y el 40% lo sugiere para enfermedades respiratorias. El 34% de los efectos
adversos reportados es diarrea. El 57% tiene una actitud positiva hacia la medicina tradicional,
pero el 47% no cree que sea mejor que la convencional. El 87% está de acuerdo en que el
Ministerio de Salud debe capacitarlos. El 53% de los compradores consulta siempre a los
vendedores, utilizando principalmente hojas (47%) en infusión (43%) con frecuencia Interdiaria
(37%).
Conclusión: Los expendedores de plantas medicinales en Ica tienen un conocimiento medio,
adquirido principalmente por consejos familiares, y acceso fácil a información. Aunque
muestran una actitud positiva. Se recomienda capacitación por parte del Ministerio de Salud
para mejorar sus prácticas.
Objective: To determine the knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding traditional medicine among medicinal plant sellers in the downtown area of Ica. Method: Applied, descriptive, and non-experimental research. The study sample consisted of 30 medicinal plant vendors from four markets in downtown Ica, who were interviewed using a 26- question survey. Results: 60% of participants were women, and 40% were men, aged between 41 and 55 (60%). 70% had secondary education, and 90% had more than 10 years of work experience. 54% of the sellers had an intermediate level of knowledge about traditional medicine. 53% gained information from family members, and 80% had no formal training on the subject. 93% had easy access to information. Eucalyptus was the most recommended plant, with 40% suggesting it for respiratory diseases. Diarrhea was the most reported adverse effect (34%). 57% had a positive attitude towards traditional medicine, but 47% did not consider it better than conventional medicine. 87% agreed that the Ministry of Health should provide training. 53% of buyers always consulted sellers, mainly using leaves (47%) in infusions (43%), with an alternate-day frequency (37%). Conclusion: Medicinal plant sellers in Ica have a medium level of knowledge, mainly gained through family advice, and easy access to information. Although they have a positive attitude, training by the Ministry of Health is recommended to improve their practices.
Objective: To determine the knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding traditional medicine among medicinal plant sellers in the downtown area of Ica. Method: Applied, descriptive, and non-experimental research. The study sample consisted of 30 medicinal plant vendors from four markets in downtown Ica, who were interviewed using a 26- question survey. Results: 60% of participants were women, and 40% were men, aged between 41 and 55 (60%). 70% had secondary education, and 90% had more than 10 years of work experience. 54% of the sellers had an intermediate level of knowledge about traditional medicine. 53% gained information from family members, and 80% had no formal training on the subject. 93% had easy access to information. Eucalyptus was the most recommended plant, with 40% suggesting it for respiratory diseases. Diarrhea was the most reported adverse effect (34%). 57% had a positive attitude towards traditional medicine, but 47% did not consider it better than conventional medicine. 87% agreed that the Ministry of Health should provide training. 53% of buyers always consulted sellers, mainly using leaves (47%) in infusions (43%), with an alternate-day frequency (37%). Conclusion: Medicinal plant sellers in Ica have a medium level of knowledge, mainly gained through family advice, and easy access to information. Although they have a positive attitude, training by the Ministry of Health is recommended to improve their practices.
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Etnobotánica, Medicina tradicional, Planta medicinal, Ethnobotany
